Hydropower: Electricity Production Decreases Due to Drought
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Persistent drought has led to reduced electricity production from run-of-river power plants. By the end of June, generation was at 80 percent of the reference value, and in June alone, it was 63 percent. Smaller plants are partially out of operation.
Source: heise.de
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